Extension for bed rails



Jan. 8, 1952 G. HILL EXTENSION FOR BED RAILS Filed April 5, 19 46 INVEN TOR.

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Patented Jan. 8, 195 2 EXTENSION FOR BED RAILS Glenn Hill, Los Angeles, Calif., assignor to Irvin A. Brock, Los Angeles, Calif.

Application April 3, 1946, Serial No. 659,370

9 Claims. (01. -184) This invention relates to an extension for bedrails, and the present application involves further developments and improvements over my previously filed and pending application for patent on bed-rail extension, Serial Number 636,888, filed December 22, 1945, now Patent No. 2,459,880, granted January 25, 1949.

As set forth in the above described application for patent, one of the objects of this invention is to provide an extension for bed-rails which can be interposed between a bed-rail and either the head or foot-board of a bed so as to provide a bed lengthening device.

Another object of the invention is to provide a simple and efiective means for extending bedrails to provide greater comfort for tall persons.

A still further important object of the invention is the provision of a bed-rail extension or bed lengthening device which can be readily applied to almost any type of bed in a minimum time, and without the use of any special tools.

Other and further important objects of the invention will be apparent from the disclosures in the accompanying drawings and following specifications.

The invention in a preferred form is illustrated in the drawings, andhereinafter more fully described.

In the drawings:

Figure 1 is a top plan view of the improved bed-rail extension of this invention, showing the same in position between one end of an ordinary bed-rail and the bed-post.

Figure 2 is an elevation of the structure shown in Figure 1, taken from the outside of the bed.

Figure 3 is a detail View with parts broken away to show the interior construction of the improved bed-rail extension of this invention, and it will be noted that the view is taken from the side opposite to the showing of Figure 2, as indicated by section line 33 in Figure 1.

Figure 4 is a detail view, partly in section taken on the line 4-4 of Figure 2, of the combination fastening and locking device which assists in maintaining the bed-rail extension of this invention in proper and desired position.

As shown in the drawings:

The reference numeral [0 indicates generally an ordinary bed-rail such as is used with slight variations in constructions of this type. The reference numeral l2 indicates an ordinary bed-post, and it will be obvious that various modifications of these structures can be employed in connection The extension itself comprises an outside plate I4, preferably of metal, and an inside plate l6, also of metal. The plates are secured together in spaced relationship by means of combination spacers and rivets as illustrated at I8. These combined spacers and rivets are placed at strategic positions in the structure, one being preferably adjacent to each corner.

As will be noted, the plates I 6 and I4 have their ends turned inwardly toward each other at approximately right angles to their respective main portions, and these inturned ends are of such dimensions that a slot of definite extent remains between the juxtaposed ends of such inturned portions.

Positioned between the plates l6 and I4, and in parallel relationship with both of the plates,

is an intermediate element 20, which also comprises a plate of the general outline and construction as best illustrated in Figure 3 and in the dash lines in Figure 2. This plate 20 is slidable between the two outer plates [4 and I6 which comprise the housing of the invention, but is not removable therefrom. This slidable but non-removable relationship is accomplished by providing a slot 22 adjacent one lower corner of the inner plate, and one of the sustaining and supporting rivets I8 is fitted into this slot during assembly. A similar slot is provided at 24 as best shown in Figure 2.

Positioned in this second slot 24 is a bolt 26, having its threaded end protruding beyond the inside plate [6, and this inner end is fitted with a winged nut 28 as best shown in Figures 1 and 4. A locking'element somewhat conical in shape, as shown at 21 in Figure 4, is slidably fitted onto the bolt 26 between the slidable plate 20 and the inside plate IE and a second spacing and locking element 29- is similarly fitted on to the bolt 26 between the slidable plate 20 and the outside plate 14 so that a tightening of the winged nut 28 will look all the parts in desired adjusted relationship. This enables the device to be fitted onto bolts or cross elements which form part of the extension. One of these bolts is that: previously identified by the reference numeral 26. A second cross element 36 is mounted on: tfiai'ntermediate plate 20 above the bolt 26. The'sll'deabil' ity of the plate 20 permits use: of: the: extension with bed posts and rails whose cross elements 32 and hooked extensions vary either in shape or positioning. Difierent bed manufacturers wilt employ cross pins and hooks whose lateral divergence may vary up to one quarter of an inch; The present invention is designed to be used successfully with any bed of normal con-- struction manufactured in the United- States Assembly of the structure willbe obvious and after such assembling operation, the winged nut 28 on the bolt 26 is tightened so that all the parts are'rnaintainedin locked relationship and without;- any danger or the bed collapsing;

The extension can: obviously be made of: different lengthsto meet various requirements, and it will be obvious that herein is provided an extension for beds which will enablethe ordinary bed to be readily changed so as to accommodate a tall person, while at the same time providing amplesecuri-ty against: collapse; either sidewise" or vertically. The inventionissimple of construction, easily installed, and there-is: little ii any possibility of itsgetting out-of order.

I am aware that many changes may be made and: numerous details of construction vary throughout a wide range without departing: from the principles of this invention; and- I therefore do not purpose limiting" thepatent granted hereon to thepreferred showing herein described, but: give reference instead to the: appended claims:

I"clainrasmyzinvention:

1. A bed rail extension adapted to be associwith a standard bedstead comprising a spacing shell; as member slidable within said shell and having means. onaone end adapted: to cooperatawith; the. standard hools devices of: .a bed rail-,the: other: oil saidlmember having means adapted: to cooperate with the standard; pin; dc vicesofi a bedpost, said; shell; having; two substan tially channel-shaped portions spaced: from.v each other H 2. A bed rail extension comprising a spacingv shell, means. slidable Within said shell. and having, a' cross-pin adapted to cooperate. with one of the standard hook devices of a. bed rail; and also having hooks adapted to cooperate with the standard pin devices or a, be'd'post, said shell having a' slot at each end whereby one end there"- 4 of permits access to said cross-pin while allowing said hooks to protrude beyond the shell.

3. A bed rail extension comprising a spacing shell, means slidable Within said shell and havin pins adapted to cooperate with the standard hook devices of a bed rail and also having hooks adapted to cooperate with the standard pin devices of a bedpost, said shell havin at least one substantially channel-shaped cross-section portion and a slot at each end, whereby one end thereof permits access to said pins while confining the same, and means for securin the extensiorrdesired relationship to a bed rail and an adjacent bed post.

Albedra-il. extension adapted to be associated with a standard bedstead comprising a two part spacing shell harmember slidable within said shell andhaving hook extensions adapted to cooperate withthe standard pin devices of a bed post and cross pins in the shell portions adapted to cooperate with the standard; hook device or abed rail.

5 bed; rail extension as described: in claim 4; wherein. the: shell portions are held together and in clamping relationship with the slidable member by; means of a suitablethumbscrew;

611A; device as: described; in claim 5;- wherein the adjustable thumb screw permits an adjusted res lationshipot thev inner slidable member with respeet tothe shell portions and tothe juxtaposed portions of the'bed rail Z. A bd rail extension comprising an exterior supporting shell, a member slidable inside the shell, said member having integral: hooksadapted tocooperate with the-crosspins of. ast'andardbedpost, pinsin: the: shell adapted to cooperate with the. hookszof a standard bedlrai liand means: associated. with at least oneof said pinsfor fixing the extension: into. desired adjusted and fastening relationship: with: the: associated bed rail and: bedpostselementsa.

8'..A device as described' in claim 'T, wherein said last named: means includes a screw threaded element;

92 A'device: as described in claim 2, which includes screw threaded means for fixing the ex:- tension; into desired adj usted and fastening relationshipbetween; the bed rail and the bed post.

GLENN REFERENEES GITED:

The following references are of record in the fil'eof this patent:

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